Brain Freeze: STL’s Best Sno-Cones
With temps climbing into the 90s (but feeling more like 100 – thanks, St. Louis humidity!), a sno-cone-induced brain freeze just may be a welcome treat for many of us. Read on for some of the best St. Louis has to offer!
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Photo courtesy of Tropical Moose Shaved Ice
Locations in Kirkwood and Webster Groves
With more than 50 flavors to choose from, including the stand’s own unique creations such as Monkey Snot, Wedding Cake and Motor Oil, Tropical Moose – more affectionately known as “Tro Mo” – is considered St. Louis’ premier sno-cone stand. Guests can customize their favorite flavored ice with Nerds, sprinkles, whipped cream, sweet cream, or pop rocks (Volcano, anyone?), and Tro Mo offers meaty-flavored “Canine Coolers” as well, so don’t forget to bring your pup along!
8350 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63119
A bright blue, cash-only stand in the parking lot of the old Sappington Farmers’ Market, Glaciers Snow Cones serves snow cones in small to jumbo sizes, with optional additions such as a “secret” liquid sweet cream, whipped cream, ice cream, and even Irish cream syrup. Choose from a variety of Glaciers’ unique flavors, such as Pink Champagne, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Root Beer, and the classic Rainbow. Sugar-free flavors, sour flavors and cream specials are available as well.
3407 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63139
Murray’s Shaved Ice (though previously under a different name and different ownership) has been a South St. Louis landmark since 1953 – and to this day uses the same smooth shaved ice and the same original syrup recipe. Murray’s offers all the classic sno-cone flavors, plus a few unique flavors such as Cotton Candy, Red Hot and Cherry Cheesecake.
13502 Big Bend Road, Valley Park, MO 63088
Enjoy your Hawaiian shaved ice with a side of mini golf (even better – it’s all you can play) at Aloha Pitch N Putt! For flavors you can’t get anywhere else, opt for the Spongebob, Barbie or Ninja Turtle.
Have a favorite STL sno-cone stand not listed above? Tell us in the comments!